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PHPS40900

Academic Year 2023/2024

Med for Clin Nutr & Dietetics (PHPS40900)

Subject:
Public Health & Population Sci
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
7.5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Sarah Browne
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will provide students with medical, pharmacology and surgical knowledge that is required to practise as a dietitian in non-acute and acute settings. The module will focus on areas of pathophysiology, pharmacology and medical practice in which nutrition and dietetics play an important role. This is a core module for the MSc (level 9) in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and successful completion is a pre-requisite for the MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Placement modules.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:
i. describe the pathophysiology in a range of conditions pertinent to dietetic practice
ii. identify and appreciate the role of commonly prescribed drugs for the management of medical conditions for which nutrition/dietetic interventions are required
iii. understand drug-nutrient interactions for commonly prescribed medications
iv. demonstrate medical knowledge and understanding relevant to conditions commonly managed in dietetics practice
v. demonstrate an ability to integrate medical knowledge with dietetic practice and interventions

Indicative Module Content:

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30

Specified Learning Activities

60

Autonomous Student Learning

60

Total

150


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, including specialist guest lectures.
Student research and writing with critical appraisal of the medical and nutrition literature.
Student presentations.
Class discussions.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PHPS20030 - App Clin Nutrit for Healthcare


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Long questions (answer 2/3) on the medical and nutrition management of assigned case studies Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes
40
Yes
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Two online MCQ assessments, assessing the breadth of the theoretical course content. One mid-trimester (15%) and one end of trimester (15%). Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded Yes
30
Yes
Presentation: Case presentation of an assigned clinical condition. In pairs, students present their cases on the medical and nutrition management to lecturer(s) and the class. Week 12 n/a Graded Yes
30
Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Class Presentation in Pairs: The module co-ordinator assesses the quality of presentations including the content, relevance, accuracy, use of peer-reviewed literature, visual, verbal and non-verbal communication tools, and presentation effectiveness. Written feedback on components of the presentation are provided to student pairs. MCQs: scores are visible to students through Brightspace once published by the module coordinator. End of semester case study coursework: Written feedback is provided through Brightspace, and on request students may request additional feedback.

Name Role
Assoc Professor John Baugh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Billy Bourke Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sarah Browne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Fiona McGillicuddy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Jessica Ralston Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Helen Roche Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Ruth Charles Tutor
Ms Nicola Dervan Tutor
Caoileann Murphy Tutor
Cathal O'Hara Tutor
Miss Annelie Shaw Tutor